tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45836550516172279282024-02-07T22:14:11.538-08:00Motherhood: From Egg to Zine<i>Motherhood: From Egg to Zine (and everything in between)</i> is a veritable Mamapalooza of mamas, grandmamas, soon-to-be mamas, and would-be mamas! We are a literary performance tour. We are an online zine. We are a voice for all mamas, and we're taking over the world.Motherhood: Egg to Zine (and everything between)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07908726071857245829noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-45354388680592054562009-07-13T23:58:00.000-07:002009-07-14T00:00:54.937-07:00The Motherhood: From Egg to Zine (and everything in between) Tour in Chelan, Washington!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSxCkrVKJvGqoEiJUW546R4BMirbDAqv-NTlUbewVWasCdwbILi2pr6QhWxWEpegTmI_Ryki9heh9B2TUpl5VSeDdjqsjL4FoWUYARYjsRGmKLief0bj8T32fRq11RLDNVLOYkFi2cn-Sf/s1600-h/Eggtozinelogo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 147px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSxCkrVKJvGqoEiJUW546R4BMirbDAqv-NTlUbewVWasCdwbILi2pr6QhWxWEpegTmI_Ryki9heh9B2TUpl5VSeDdjqsjL4FoWUYARYjsRGmKLief0bj8T32fRq11RLDNVLOYkFi2cn-Sf/s400/Eggtozinelogo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358207058309452226" /></a><br />The talented mamas of <a href="http://motherhoodeggtozine.com" TARGET=NEW>Motherhood: From Egg to Zine (and everything in between)</a> (ME2Z) are heating things up in sunny Lake Chelan, Washington on August 1st! <a href="http://motherhoodeggtozine.com" TARGET=NEW>ME2Z</a> is a literary and arts performance tour of moms, grandmas, and would-be moms whose mission is to celebrate motherhood and passionate creativity of women.<br /><br />Pack up your beach blankets and festival chairs, because the mamas are bringing their “mamapalooza” to Chelan’s Riverwalk Park Pavilion. Presented by the <a href="http://historicchelan.org" TARGET=NEW>Historic Downtown Chelan Association</a>, the outdoor venue is free to the public and has plenty of lawn to lounge on while you take in the show.<br /><br />This summer’s event will open with music by Two Wannabe Divas and One Real One, the “divalicious” trio comprised of <a href="http://2inthehand.com" TARGET=NEW>CherylAnn Ellingson</a>, Jeannie Kappple and Kathryn Castrodale, starting at 6:00 p.m.<br /><br />From 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., enjoy readings by <a href="http://corbinlewars.com" TARGET=NEW>Corbin Lewars</a> of <a href="http://realitymomzine.blogspot.com" TARGET=NEW>Reality Mom Zine</a>, Rosie Weagant Norton of <a href="http://riotmama.blogspot.com" TARGET=NEW>Riot Mama</a>, <a href="http://thegonzomama.com" TARGET=NEW>The Gonzo Mama</a>’s Christina-Marie Wright, Christy Cuellar-Wentz of <a href="http://mommy-muse.com" TARGET=NEW>Mommy-Muse.com</a>, and more.<br /><br />Writer/actor/director Laura Leon Freeman will perform reader’s theater segments, and attendees will be treated to the indie folk rock stylings of Ilka Haley of Small Town Girl Productions.<br /><br />Dance has been a staple of ME2Z performances since the group’s creation, and the Chelan tour will offer belly dance performances by <a href="http://mommy-muse.com" TARGET=NEW>Christy Cuellar-Wentz</a>, <a href="http://www.indiebound.org/stores/heartfelt-fitness" TARGET=NEW>Heartfelt Fitness</a> belly dance students, and special sword-dancing and roller-dance segments by Laura Folsom of <a href="http://www.indiebound.org/stores/heartfelt-fitness" TARGET=NEW>Heartfelt Fitness</a>.<br /><br />The <a href="http://historicchelan.org" TARGET=NEW>Historic Downtown Chelan Association</a> will provide a wine garden with wines from <a href="http://hardrow.com" TARGET=NEW>Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards</a> and is planning for a fun mix of vendors during the event. More performers are being added to the program as confirmations roll in, so keep up to date by visiting <a href="http://motherhoodeggtozine.com" TARGET=NEW>MotherhoodEggtoZine.com</a>.<br /><br />For more information, call Christina-Marie at 509-670-8823 or email <a href="mailto:motherhood@motherhoodeggtozine.com">motherhood@motherhoodeggtozine.com</a>.<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528"></script>Christina-Marie Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669501917338549778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-52594586477090217342009-07-12T12:59:00.000-07:002009-07-12T13:04:57.837-07:00Screw Stages, This is Real LifeI come home from my drawing class, tuck the kids in, crawl into bed myself and burst into tears. On this seemingly random night, what I have been trying to deny for over two years overcomes me: my marriage is over...<br /><br />Read the rest of Corbin Lewars's piece <a href="http://me2zcorbinlewars.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528"></script>Motherhood: Egg to Zine (and everything between)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07908726071857245829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-407755675444422132009-06-26T11:27:00.000-07:002009-06-26T11:30:47.780-07:00Upcoming Performance: Chelan, Washington!<span style="font-style:italic;">Motherhood: From Egg to Zine (and everything in between)</span> is looking for talented mommy writers, musicians and performers for the <span style="font-style:italic;">Motherhood: From Egg to Zine (and everything in between)</span> tour. We will be performing in Chelan on August 1st.<br /><br />The tour is comprised of readings, dance performances, music and more to spotlight talented moms and celebrate motherhood. We are a group of moms, grandmas and want-to-be moms who live through passionate creativity.<br /><br />Would you like to join the Motherhood? Email us at <a href=mailto:motherhood@motherhoodeggtozine.com>motherhood@motherhoodeggtozine.com</a>!<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528"></script>Motherhood: Egg to Zine (and everything between)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07908726071857245829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-62954383033324596602009-06-02T11:23:00.000-07:002009-06-26T11:26:48.516-07:00When Somebody Needs a Nap (Besides Me!)Does your child need a regular nap time? When are kids too old for naps? Can mama still get her quiet time when the kids reject the concept of napping?<br /><br />Christy Cuellar-Wentz shares her wisdom <a href="http://me2zchristycuellarwentz.blogspot.com/2009/06/when-somebody-needs-nap-besides-me.html">here</a>.<br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528"></script>Motherhood: Egg to Zine (and everything between)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07908726071857245829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-818577415271302612009-05-30T11:05:00.000-07:002009-06-26T11:07:37.231-07:00I am David Sedaris' MomMotherhood is not about perfection. Some days are better than others, as Corbin Lewars notes in her confession.<br /><br />Read it <a href="http://me2zcorbinlewars.blogspot.com/2009/05/i-am-david-seadaris-mom.html">here</a>.<br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528"></script>Motherhood: Egg to Zine (and everything between)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07908726071857245829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-3095119131239886132009-05-13T11:00:00.000-07:002009-06-26T11:03:40.513-07:00From Separated Mom to Single MomCorbin Lewars is known for being brutally raw and honest in her zine, Reality Mom.<br /><br /><a href="http://me2zcorbinlewars.blogspot.com/2009/05/from-separated-mom-to-single-mom.html">Here</a>, she shares her journey of separating and trying to keep herself and the kids sane.<br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528"></script>Motherhood: Egg to Zine (and everything between)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07908726071857245829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-59281745299098216702009-05-06T10:53:00.000-07:002009-06-26T10:59:41.607-07:00Motherhood: From Egg to Zine - A Behind-the-Scenes Tell-All by Corbin LewarsThe hysterically funny and seriously talented Corbin Lewars tells the dirty little secrets of our debut performances in Seattle, Washington.<br /><br />Read her shocking revelations <a href="http://me2zcorbinlewars.blogspot.com/2009/05/motherhood-egg-to-zine-performance.html">here</a>.<br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528"></script>Motherhood: Egg to Zine (and everything between)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07908726071857245829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-1319768542321939402009-05-05T13:22:00.000-07:002009-06-26T10:50:50.981-07:00It's the PHONE, MommySurely, you've had the divine experience of all hell breaking loose as soon as you get on the phone. You pick up the receiver, and your children take it as a cue to do anything and everything to get your attention.<br /><br />As columnist Miryam Gordon points out, it's not just the kids who feel neglected when Mommy gets on the phone.<br /><br />Read her funny observations <a href="http://me2zmiryamgordon.blogspot.com/2009/06/its-phone-mommy.html">here</a>.Miryam Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333918939213536603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-46254844324017601372009-05-05T11:19:00.000-07:002009-06-26T11:21:49.894-07:00The Circumcision DecisionTo circumcise or not to circumcise? That's the question, and it's not an easy one.<br /><br />Tanya Ruckstuhl-Valenti wrestles with it <a href="http://me2ztanyaruckstuhlvalenti.blogspot.com/2009/05/circumcision-decision.html">here</a>.<br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528"></script>Motherhood: Egg to Zine (and everything between)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07908726071857245829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-52710675481709938712009-05-04T19:06:00.000-07:002009-05-04T19:08:56.931-07:00Step-Wives: The Good, the Bad, and the Butt-UglyColumnist Christina-Marie Wright tells the story of the other women in her life, and shares what happens when very different women marry the same man!<br /><br />Read all about it <a href="http://me2zchristinamariewright.blogspot.com/2009/05/step-wives-good-bad-and-butt-ugly.html">here</a>.<br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528"></script>Christina-Marie Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669501917338549778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-84387507141784300262009-04-03T00:38:00.000-07:002009-04-03T00:41:06.639-07:00Education Limbo: How Low Can You Go?<span style="font-style:italic;">Motherhood: From Egg to Zine (and everything in between)</span> columnist Christina-Marie Wright laments the "dumbing down of America," poor grammar, and the texting generation.<br /><br />Read her hilarious rant <a href="http://me2zchristinamariewright.blogspot.com/2009/04/education-limbo-how-low-can-you-go.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528"></script>Motherhood: Egg to Zine (and everything between)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07908726071857245829noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-82137384532698382642009-03-18T17:50:00.001-07:002009-05-05T09:37:02.155-07:00Men's Postpartum Depression: Myth or Reality?<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5N2JeMwMONYfcDhYonMJLU7SAViJ9rahhm2jFO-0cCB_1Hg70Au12BYw9ZGj3cESCabC6ZMfJaqNjZwDsZiSh-nfUPlVg2-oFauF-5yVkcWdCuvWQXTKVYkZFcDxqC-i3gP0ZJzfCrv4/s1600-h/sad+daddy+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314694997934041378" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 103px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5N2JeMwMONYfcDhYonMJLU7SAViJ9rahhm2jFO-0cCB_1Hg70Au12BYw9ZGj3cESCabC6ZMfJaqNjZwDsZiSh-nfUPlVg2-oFauF-5yVkcWdCuvWQXTKVYkZFcDxqC-i3gP0ZJzfCrv4/s200/sad+daddy+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />It's only been in recent years that society has accepted the fact that a substantial number of new mothers become depressed in the weeks and months after the arrival of their babies. Growing evidence is mounting that new fathers also experience nearly the same type of postpartum depression as their partners. They, too, can feel a sense of stress and depression when transitioning into their new parental responsibilities.<br /><br />Christy Cuellar-Wentz explores the issue <a href="http://me2zchristycuellarwentz.blogspot.com/2009/05/mens-postpartum-depression-myth-or.html">here</a>.<br /><br /><script src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528" type="text/javascript"></script>mommymusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07381454241005380703noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-90180399755495616632009-02-15T21:54:00.000-08:002009-02-18T11:42:30.682-08:00Epilepsy Meds: Not Just for Breakfast Anymore! by Christina-Marie WrightChristina-Marie Wright shares the ongoing story of her adoption of a child with epilepsy, and worries about the decision to put her young daughter on medication.<br /><br />Read it <a href="http://me2zchristinamariewright.blogspot.com/2009/02/epilepsy-meds-not-just-for-breakfast.html">here</a>.Christina-Marie Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669501917338549778noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-83890978814139395552009-02-07T00:11:00.000-08:002009-05-05T09:57:06.379-07:00Sleep? Sleep? Where did you go???Miryam Gordon reflects (with humor!) on her increasing difficulty in finding sleep.<br /><br />Read and commiserate <a href="http://me2zmiryamgordon.blogspot.com/2009/02/sleep-sleep-where-did-you-go.html">here</a>!<br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528"></script>Miryam Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333918939213536603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-65585298652724876222009-02-02T08:22:00.000-08:002009-02-18T12:38:49.637-08:00Dreams Versus Reality by Corbin LewarsCorbin Lewars compares the dream to the reality when it comes to spending quality time with her children in public.<br /><br />Read the hilarious comparison <a href="http://me2zcorbinlewars.blogspot.com/2009/02/dreams-versus-reality.html">here</a>!Reality Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04161732171666340843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-21533140654313458542009-01-29T16:06:00.000-08:002009-02-18T11:37:53.563-08:00How the Phone Thwarted My Birth Control (Or... Why Disconnecting the Phone is 95% More Effective Than Vasectomy) by Christina-Marie WrightChristina-Marie Wright explains how she became the "unexpectant" mother of seven children... having conceived six of them over the phone.<br /><br />Have a laugh, and share her story <a href="http://me2zchristinamariewright.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-phone-thwarted-my-birth-control-or.html">here</a>.Christina-Marie Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669501917338549778noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-6272964043612114572009-01-27T21:10:00.000-08:002009-02-18T14:35:45.907-08:00How to Be More Than A Sperm Donor: Top 10 Things New Dads Need to Know by Christy Cuellar-WentzChristy Cuellar-Wentz uses wit and wisdom to help new dads through the transition into new fatherhood.<br /><br />Read her hot tips <a href="http://me2zchristycuellarwentz.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-be-more-than-sperm-donor-top-10.html">here</a>.mommymusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07381454241005380703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-65394987149575879362009-01-22T09:40:00.000-08:002009-01-22T09:58:14.776-08:00Motherhood From Egg to Zine (and everything in between) debuts in Seattle on Saturday!What do a hippie nudist turned reclusive writer, a goat-milking belly dancer, a hip-hop loving, booty shaking realist and a woman who “conceived” six children over the phone have in common? <br /><br />They are all in different stages of motherhood, and each have a story to tell. <br /><br />Corbin Lewars of <a href="http://realitymomzine.blogspot.com" TARGET=NEW>Reality Mom Zine</a>, Christy Cuellar-Wentz of <a href="http://mommy-muse.com" TARGET=NEW>Mommy-Muse.com</a>, Monica LeMoine of <a href="http://exhalezine.com" TARGET=NEW>Exhale Zine </a>and Christina-Marie Wright of <a href="http://thegonzomama.com" TARGET=NEW>The Gonzo Mama column</a> and <a href="http://gonzoparentingzine.com" TARGET=NEW>Gonzo Parenting Zine</a> are the founding members of Motherhood: From Egg to Zine (and everything in between), an inspiring literary performance group for thinking parents, and those who want to be. They are also respectively the nudist, goat milker, booty shaker and child magnet. The foursome will tell all and share their views on motherhood and creativity at two performances on Saturday, January 24, 2009.<br /><br />Play Matters (<a href="http://www.playmattersseattle.com" TARGET=NEW>www.playmattersseattle.com</a>), located at 7720 Greenwood Avenue North, will host the founders plus poet, playwright and prose writer Ann Teplick for readings and “Q & A” at 2:00 p.m. (Children are welcome!) A second, expanded performance will take place at the Richard Hugo House (<a href="http://www.hugohouse.org" TARGET=NEW>www.hugohouse.org</a>), located at 1634 – 11th Avenue, at 7:00 p.m. (adults only, AND there's a bar!), where other area zinesters, writers and musicians will be joining the cast. The show will feature belly dancing and music, as well as readings. <br /><br />A donation of $5.00 is suggested for each event.<br /><br />Additions to the troupe for the Hugo House appearance include Nina Packebush of The Edgy-catin’ Mama, <a href="http://thegrannychronicles.blogspot.com/" TARGET=NEW>Granny Chronicles</a> and The True Adventures of the Feminist Snails zines; Pushcart Prize winner <a href="http://www.eskimo.com/~kaking/index.html" TARGET=NEW>Kristin King</a>, clinical social worker and mother of twins <a href="http://www.therapistseattle.net/" TARGET=NEW>Tanya Ruckstuhl-Valenti</a>, belly dancing by Delilah’s Neighborhood Temple Priestesses (<a href="http://VisionaryDance.com" TARGET=NEW>VisionaryDance.com</a>) and more. Washington REALTORS® president Greg Wright will serve as master of ceremonies.<br /><br />For more information, comment below. We'll answer your questions here.<br /><br />See you there!<br /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528"></script>Christina-Marie Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669501917338549778noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-84450244352201190142009-01-12T09:52:00.000-08:002009-02-04T20:27:22.213-08:00Motherhood's newest author!Motherhood: From Egg to Zine (and everything in between)'s very own Christy Cuellar-Wentz, <a href="http://mommy-muse.com/" TARGET=NEW>The Mommy Muse</a>, has just published her latest e-book,<em>The Belly Dance Prescription: Shake Your Hips AND Depression!</em><br /><em></em><br />The book details the history of belly dance, how to choose an instructor, and how to empower and improve your physical, mental and emotional health through belly dance.<br /><br />Purchase the e-book for a mere $7.33 (the gorgeous color photography alone is worth the purchase price!) directly from <a href="http://www.mommy-muse.com/bellydance_letter.html" TARGET=NEW>this informational page</a> with PayPal.<br /><br />Whether you currently celebrate your body through the art of belly dance or have yet to begin your belly dance journey, this e-book is a must-have for any creative mama!<br /><br><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528"></script>Motherhood: Egg to Zine (and everything between)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07908726071857245829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-90997682276494248712009-01-10T20:24:00.000-08:002009-02-18T14:43:42.689-08:00Life With Postpartum Mood Disorders: Are You Perfectly Normal or Going Insane? by Christy Cuellar-WentzAre your postpartum feelings normal, or something more serious? <br /><br />Christy Cuellar-Wentz's informative article helps decipher the often difficult emotions many women feel after the birth of the baby. Get answers <a href="http://me2zchristycuellarwentz.blogspot.com/2009/01/life-with-postpartum-mood-disorders-are.html">here</a>.mommymusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07381454241005380703noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-53494064248580841332009-01-09T13:09:00.000-08:002009-05-05T10:07:12.458-07:00Teaching Your Kids About Money by FLIE.ORG<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">(Financial Literacy Is Essential (flie.org) is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the concept of personal financial literacy as a "right" rather than a privilege of "luck".)</span><br /><br />Miryam Gordon discusses the importance of talking to your kids about money. Get her wisdom <a href="http://me2zmiryamgordon.blogspot.com/2009/01/teaching-your-kids-about-money-by.html">here</a>. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Miryam Gordon is Board Chair of <a href="http://flie.org" TARGET=NEW>Financial Literacy Is Essential</a><br />and author of <a href="http://moneysucksthebook.com" TARGET=NEW>"Money Sucks! Money Strategies for Real Life" 2nd Edition</a>.</span></span><br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528"></script>Miryam Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16333918939213536603noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-43192024743070262972009-01-08T17:12:00.000-08:002009-02-04T20:36:18.932-08:00Save the Date! January 24th - Motherhood: From Egg to Zine (and everything in between) performs in Seattle!What do a hippie nudist turned reclusive writer, a goat-milking belly dancer, a hip-hop loving, booty shaking realist and a woman who “conceived” six children over the phone have in common? <br /><br />They are all in different stages of motherhood, and each have a story to tell. <br /><br />Corbin Lewars, Christy Cuellar-Wentz, Monica LeMoine and Christina-Marie Wright are the founding members of Motherhood: From Egg to Zine (and everything in between), an inspiring literary performance group for thinking parents, and those who want to be. They are also respectively the nudist, goat milker, booty shaker and child magnet. The foursome will tell all and share their views on motherhood and creativity at two performances on Saturday, January 24, 2009.<br /><br />Play Matters (<a href="http://www.playmattersseattle.com">www.playmattersseattle.com</a>), located at 7720 Greenwood Avenue North, will host the founders plus poet, playwright and prose writer Ann Teplick and Jack Straw writer and relation/ship memoirist Janna Cawrse Esarey for readings and “Q & A” at 2:00 p.m. (Children are welcome!) A second, expanded performance will take place at the Richard Hugo House (<a href="http://www.hugohouse.org">www.hugohouse.org</a>), located at 1634 – 11th Avenue, at 7:00 p.m., where other area zinesters, writers and musicians will be joining the cast. The show will feature belly dancing and music, as well as readings. <br /><br />A donation of $5.00 is suggested for each event.<br /><br />Additions to the troupe for the Hugo House appearance include Nina Packebush of The Edgy-catin’ Mama, Granny Chronicles and The True Adventures of the Feminist Snails zines; Pushcart Prize winner Kristin King, clinical social worker and mother of twins Tanya Ruckstuhl- Valenti, belly dancing by Delilah’s Neighborhood Temple Priestesses (<a href="http://VisionaryDance.com">VisionaryDance.com</a>) and more. Washington REALTORS® president Greg Wright will serve as master of ceremonies.<br /><br />For more information, comment below, and include your email address.<br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528"></script>Christina-Marie Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669501917338549778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-62921389998481308612009-01-06T14:50:00.000-08:002009-02-18T12:41:47.980-08:00Taking Over the World by Corbin LewarsCorbin Lewars accidentally heads up a posse of mamas with the power to take over the world...<br /><br />Read all about it <a href="http://me2zcorbinlewars.blogspot.com/2009/01/taking-over-world.html">here</a>.Reality Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04161732171666340843noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-3370532813455111182009-01-06T09:19:00.000-08:002009-05-05T10:32:12.521-07:00Unblanced/RebalancedMothering twins is like riding drunk on a unicycle along the edge of a cliff: never before has balance been so important. Before Benjamin and Jonah erupted into my life and turned even the tiniest scrap of civilized living into decadent spa-like luxury, I was a self centered, unbalanced person… which is to say normal.<br /><br />Read Tanya Ruckstuhl-Valenti's hilarious perspective <a href="http://me2ztanyaruckstuhlvalenti.blogspot.com/2009/01/unblancedrebalanced.html">here</a>.<br /><br><script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#tabs=web%2Cpost%2Cemail&charset=utf-8&style=default&publisher=76e606b3-bceb-492b-ac3b-1d58fddb0528"></script>Tanya Ruckstuhl-Valentihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168846636109229890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4583655051617227928.post-20042063789561577112009-01-04T20:45:00.000-08:002009-02-18T14:50:10.498-08:00The Belly Dance Prescription: Shake Your Hips AND Depression! by Christy Cuellar-WentzBelly dance instructor Christy Cuellar-Wentz teaches women to value their bodies through creative expression and self-love. <br /><br />Read how belly dance can help and heal you (yes, YOU!) <a href="http://me2zchristycuellarwentz.blogspot.com/2009/01/belly-dance-prescription-shake-your.html">here</a>.mommymusehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07381454241005380703noreply@blogger.com1